Immigration and Entry Rules

We don't want to see your vacation time spent at an airport in a foreign country resolving some travel documentation mishaps. So please, take a moment and review these customs and immigration related issues.

Travel to Europe (Schengen)

Requirements for US and Canadian citizens traveling to a European country in the Schengen zone - Tourist or Business Travel:

Passport - valid at least 90 days beyond intended stay

Passport issued within the past 10 years

Tickets and documentation for return or onward travel

No visa required for stay up to three months (a maximum of 90 days cumulative stay during any 180-day period in the combined Schengen countries)

Vaccination: None required

The Schengen co-operation currently has 26 members. All EU states are members, except the UK, Ireland, Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria. EEA members Iceland, Switzerland and Norway are also members of Schengen.

Travel to Europe (non-Schengen)

Requirements for US and Canadian citizens travelling to a European country not part of the Schengen treaty - Tourist or Business Travel:

Passport - valid at least 90 days beyond intended stay

Tickets and documentation for return or onward travel

No visa required for stay up to 180 days

Vaccination: None required

Those seeking work or planning to study in Europe should contact their nearest embassy or consulate.

Please note

From February 1, 2018, if you hold a passport issued by a non-EEA/EFTA country, your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.

Travel to the USA

Requirements for non-immigrants travelling to the USA - Tourist or Business Travel:

Passport plus valid visa or ESTA

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay in the USA - except for citizens of countries in the so-called 'Six-Month Club,' who need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay.

Tickets and documentation for return or onward travel

Vaccination: None required

Visa Waiver Program & ESTA

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

Global Entry and Trusted Traveler Program

The Global Entry Program is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program which permits you expedited entry into the US through Global Entry kiosks in selected airports in the United States. Icelandair does not collect Global Entry information.

TSA Precheck

TSA Precheck is now available with Icelandair.

Please contact our Service Center to be able to add your KTN or TSA number to your booking.